ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Wwil Mentor Program

Overview

The mentor program is an initiative led by Watauga Women in Leadership in partnership with Women of Walker, an experiential professional development program for female business majors at Appalachian State University The program provides one-on-one mentoring opportunities between WWIL affiliates and female business students in order to motivate, empower and encourage both mentors and mentees in the local community

WWIL empowers High Country women in business and leadership in all stages of their careers The organization presents events that support women through networking and educational speakers The marriage of WWIL and WOW provides valuable professional development and networking opportunities for current students while enabling female professionals a space to develop their own networks while giving back

A Program Is Born

The mission of WWIL and WOW parallel one another, striving for similar personal and professional outcomes Aligning the efforts of both organizations, creates a synergy among leaders that benefits the local community and future female business leaders 2023 is marked as the inaugural year for the Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program with 60 participants

Timeline

The program is designed to meet during the spring semester of each academic year from January to May Interactions are comprised of at least five group meetings In addition mentors and mentees are expected to meet as a pair one to two times a month in addition to group activities

TRAINING & EXPECTATIONS

Training is provided to all mentors prior to the start of the program to prepare mentors to deliver the best experience to their mentees Mentors and mentees are provided expectations, develop goals together and sign an agreement that outlines their commitment to the program and each other